The BA in Hispanic and Latin American Studies requires a minimum of 120 credits for degree completion.
Please see footnotes for additional information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement 1 | 3-6 | |
| CAS 420 | CAS Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Complete the following courses (or their equivalents) to demonstrate written and oral fluency: | 6 | |
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Advanced Spanish | ||
| Complete the following courses to demonstrate cultural literacy: 2 | 9 | |
| The Culture and Civilization of Spain | ||
or HSP 210 | The Culture and Civilization of Spain | |
| Latin American Cultures I | ||
or HSP 373 | Latin American Cultures I | |
| Latin American Cultures II | ||
or HSP 374 | Latin American Cultures II | |
| Complete 6 credits in courses on Spanish and Latin-American literatures: 2 | 6 | |
| Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | ||
or HSP 221 | Masterpieces of Spanish Literature | |
| Classics of Spanish-American Literature | ||
or HSP 371 | Classics of Spanish-American Literature | |
| Complete 6 credits of electives from the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Literature of the Americas | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Literature of Spain | ||
| Introduction to Latin America | ||
| Introductory Spanish for Health Professions | ||
| Environmental Spanish | ||
or HSP 203 | Environmental Spanish | |
| Puerto Rican Culture | ||
or HSP 205 | Puerto Rican Culture | |
| Ecuadorian Culture | ||
or HSP 206 | Ecuadorian Culture | |
| Experiential Learning | ||
| Spanish for Business | ||
| Legal Spanish | ||
| Cuban Culture | ||
or HSP 225 | Cuban Culture | |
| Exploring Global Engagement Through Language | ||
or HSP 226 | Exploring Global Engagement Through Language | |
| Fantastic & Magic Latin American Stories | ||
or HSP 256 | Fantastic & Magic Latin American Stories | |
| Spanish for K-12 Teachers | ||
| Spanish for Health Professions I | ||
| Spanish for Health Professions II | ||
| Advanced Conversation | ||
| Indigenous Perspectives From Latin America | ||
or HSP 324 | Indigenous Perspectives From Latin America | |
| Spanish American Literature from the Conquest to 1880 | ||
| Spanish American Literature from 1880 to Present | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Literature of Spain | ||
| The Modern Spanish Short Story | ||
or HSP 351 | The Modern Spanish Short Story | |
| History of the Romance Languages | ||
or HSP 370 | History of the Romance Languages | |
| The Spanish Caribbean | ||
or HSP 376 | Spanish Caribbean | |
| Social Models From Latin America | ||
or HSP 383 | Social Models From Latin America | |
| Advanced Spanish Grammar | ||
or HSP 401 | Advanced Spanish Grammar | |
Students may take 3 credits from the following list of 1 credit micro-courses to count in the elective category: | ||
| Spanish Film Club | ||
or HSP 230 | Spanish Film Club | |
| Folklore of the Americas | ||
or HSP 231 | Folklore of the Americas | |
| Food and Culture in the Hispanic World | ||
or HSP 232 | Food and Culture in the Hispanic World | |
| Environmental Issues in Hispanic Countries | ||
or HSP 233 | Environmental Issues in Hispanic Countries | |
| Conversations in Spanish | ||
| Art in Spain and Latin America | ||
or HSP 235 | Art in Spain and Latin America | |
| Sports in Hispanic Countries | ||
or HSP 236 | Sports in Hispanic Countries | |
| Using Artificial Intelligence in Translation | ||
or HSP 237 | Using Artificial Intelligence in Translation | |
| A Tour of Spain's Art Museums | ||
or HSP 238 | A Tour of Spain's Art Museums | |
| Run for Your Life | ||
or HSP 240 | Run for Your Life | |
| Conversations in Spanish for Health Professionals | ||
| Free Electives | 41 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
- 1
All CAS students must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Placement scores at the 201 level or higher demonstrate language competency and will place out of the language requirement.
- 2
Students may select other courses in consultation with their adviser and department chair approval.